Beware these 4 foods that can give you gas on Thanksgiving including a side dish that leads to pretty stinky farts

The season of feasting is upon us, and with all that caloric abandon comes the consequence of some serious bubble guts.Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract, which usually leads to burping, bloating, and/or flatulence.

On average, we pass gas between five and 15 times a day, but not all of those farts are stink bombs, and some don’t even make a noise.A confluence of factors influences the uptick in offensive holiday butt fumes, including a surge in fatty and fibrous ingredients and dairy-based comfort foods like casseroles.“Oily foods relax the lower esophageal sphincter, which is the gateway between your throat and stomach,” Dr.Zac Turner previously shared with The Post.

“The relaxation allows for stomach acid to travel back into the throat, causing discomfort.Not only does it do this, but fatty, oily foods also slow gastric emptying, which means food stays in your stomach longer, leading to a longer period of discomfort.“In addition to rich dishes, we tend to eat without pause when this food hits the table, and as Turner notes, the faster you eat, the more air you swallow and the more gas you create.

In preparation for indulgence, folks often fast before a large feast, leading to overeating and overall discomfort.To help ease digestion, don’t skip breakfast, consider eating slowly and mindfully, staying hydrated and taking yourself out for a post-meal fart walk.

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A comfort food classic brought to our shores at the behest of founding father Thomas Jefferson, macaroni and cheese has become a staple of the Thanksgiving table…and a culprit for gnarly farts.Starches like pasta produce gas as they break...